Stick Marsh & Farm 13
Capt. George Welcome
June 14, 2004
Stick Marsh-Farm 13 - Freshwater Fishing Report
The time is flying by so fast that if I blink I have fallen behind in
reports. As you can see from reports on BFHP and other places, things are on a
hot and furious pace here at the Marsh/Farm.
On the 10th Scott had out Darrell and Brenda Atkins of Madisonville, TN for a
1/2 day AM trip. I understand this was Brenda's first time out fishing for bass
and they connected with about 15 for the morning.
On the 11th Don, (The World's Worst) called and begged and pleaded so we
acquiesced and took him fishing. By quitting time which was early we had boated
over 55 between us. The bite continues with the Senkos and hydrilla.
On the 12th I took Dan Stare of Boiling Springs, PA. Dan is down doing soil
samples in the area for another soon to be reservoir. Armed with Senkos we went
straight to the Farm and proceeded to catch just over 50 for the day including
the one below.
This gal tipped the scale at 12.5 and came on a Senko that was just sitting idle
next to a small hydrilla patch.
Scott had out three veteran fly-rod fishermen including Charlie Richter.
Charlie just moved to the Sebastian area from Miami. For you salt water
aficionados you might recognize Charlie's name as he falls into the category of
one of the Who's Who of fly fishermen in this country. However, the Marsh/Farm
bass were have none of it and the results just weren't there. I have to tell you
though, it wasn't for the lack of trying as they put in a full day trying many
different offerings.
Yesterday Scott had out Mark Hughes and his friend Ron White from Winter
Haven, FL and they had a very successful day working the same pattern as we have
for the last month. Over 50 bass later they headed back to the ramp looking for
some air conditioning and a shower.
Ron White with one of the day's ladies and a smile that says: Fantastic!
There was a paper tournament on the lake this weekend and several of the guys
were advised where to work on the Farm and how. Two decided that the information
was golden and followed through
(Results:
I had 22 ½ pounds my partner had 14 pounds. Total of 36 ½ pounds!!!!!!!!!
WOW, what a day. It was unreal. I was tossing 4 pound fish back!!!!
What is up with that? There were no dinks at all, I mean no dinks and
nothing under 3 pounds easy. Needless to say we WON!!!
To sum up our experience with one more plug, THANKS SCOTT!! I highly
recommend Imagination Bassin Guide Service you won’t go wrong.
Ed and Tony,
from Royal Palm Beach, FL)
Basically what Ed and Tony
did was stay put and work the pattern for the entire day. The bass bite will
come and go and if you stop by when they are not biting and then run somewhere
else you lose. If you know there are fish that are working a pattern based on
reliable information then pay attention and stay put. The bass don't run away,
they just stop biting for a bit.
The bass are located in
quantity on the Farm side in scattered hydrilla. The smallest bunch of
hydrilla can hold the biggest fish so hit any grass that you see. They are
holding very tight to these patches which is why the Senko is working as
well as it does. The fast drop as you fall of the mat will in most cases
bring a hefty thump. Key to getting the bass to move from his umbrella home
is jerking the bait across the top of the mat disturbing as much grass as
you can.
If you want quantity and quality then work the mats and use the Senkos.
Other baits will catch fish also, but the consistency of bite just won't be
as good.
See you on the water. Thanks Musky Glenn and other
Marsh/Farm reporters for your insight and information. I am sure lots of
other people besides myself enjoy and appreciate your reports.
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